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CVE-2022-48188

6.7 · MEDIUM

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the SecureBootDXE BIOS driver of some Lenovo Desktop and ThinkStation models could allow an attacker with local access to elevate their privileges to execute arbi…

Published Jun 5, 2023CWE-787EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2022-48188 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the SecureBootDXE BIOS driver of some Lenovo Desktop and ThinkStation models could allow an attacker with local access to elevate their privileges to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-124495Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-124495

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48188?

CVE-2022-48188 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-48188?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-48188?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-48188?

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